Course: Basics of Sound Composition

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Course title Basics of Sound Composition
Course code KAAT/AN3ZV
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pešek Lukáš, MgA.
Course content
1. Introduction to Sound Design in Animated Films. 2. Sound as a Dramatic Tool: Theory and Practice of Using Sound to Enhance Emotions and Storytelling. 3. Collaboration with Sound Engineers and Composers: Communication and the Director's Role in the Sound Design Process. 4. Practical Aspects of Sound Processing: Dialogue Recording, Sound Effects Creation, and Music Composition. 5. Analysis of Soundtracks: Examination and Interpretation of Sound Symbolism in Animated Films.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic), Exercises on PC, Practice exercises, Teamwork, Analysis of a work of art
prerequisite
Knowledge
basic orientation in the individual components of audiovisual work
basic orientation in the individual components of audiovisual work
learning outcomes
Understands the theory of sound design in animated films.
Understands the theory of sound design in animated films.
Master the basic principles of working with sound and musical composition in animations.
Master the basic principles of working with sound and musical composition in animations.
Can analyze and interpret sound symbols and their relationship to the dramaturgy of animation.
Can analyze and interpret sound symbols and their relationship to the dramaturgy of animation.
Has an orientation in the history and development of sound in animated film.
Has an orientation in the history and development of sound in animated film.
Gains deeper knowledge of sound effects and techniques used in films.
Gains deeper knowledge of sound effects and techniques used in films.
Skills
Practically utilizes sound aesthetics to enhance dramatic elements in their animation projects.
Practically utilizes sound aesthetics to enhance dramatic elements in their animation projects.
Effectively communicates with sound engineers and music composers for creating the soundtracks of their films.
Effectively communicates with sound engineers and music composers for creating the soundtracks of their films.
Directs the music and sound elements in their animations with consideration for the story's dramatic development.
Directs the music and sound elements in their animations with consideration for the story's dramatic development.
Collaborates in creating high-quality sound that harmonizes with the overall impression of the animated work.
Collaborates in creating high-quality sound that harmonizes with the overall impression of the animated work.
Creatively employs sound and music for effective storytelling and emotional impact on the audience in their films.
Creatively employs sound and music for effective storytelling and emotional impact on the audience in their films.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
Teamwork
Teamwork
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of a work of art
Recommended literature
  • Bordwell, David a Kristin Thopson. Umění filmu: úvod do studia formy a stylu. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7331-217-6.
  • Monaco, James. Jak číst film : svět filmů, médií a multimédií : umění, technologie, jazyk, dějiny, teorie. 1. vyd. Praha : Albatros, 2004. ISBN 80-00-01410-6.


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